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From Fairmount Gardens catalog,1945: MOUNT HERMON (Lowry 1945) M. At the present time there are many white iris, but this cool thick textured iris ranks with the best. It is on the cool side of white and produces a very regal effect in the garden. The flowers are exceptionally well balanced with closed cupped standards, slightly ruffled and with a distinct silver edging. The broad falls are semi-flaring with no visible markings around the pale lemon yellow beard. The firm heavy substance in the flowers withstands wind and hot sun, and the lasting qualities are exceptionally fine. There is a silvery lustre enveloping the whole flower like "the dews on Mount Hermon", hence the name. A very lovely iris with a delicious fragrance. Vigorous and hardy with strong foliage. The first introduction from Mrs. Lowry and it is one of which she may well be proud. H.C., A.I.S 1944. R. 90,1944. 42 in. Illustrated on the cover. $20.00. |